While it was a unique and interesting experience, and in a lovely setting, this was undoubtedly the most overpriced bed & breakfast we've ever stayed in. It was NOT worth $300 a night. Half that maybe, if that $150 included the cost of getting to and from the island by mail boat and parking at the dock (which costs a total of $82 for 2 people). The "gourmet" food was Ok, but I've had better and not for that price. If an inn is going to list reading as things to do while you're there (or you'd better be a hiker, or there really is nothing to do) then they should provide enough light to read by even if that is by gas lamp or candle. For those who retire early, it would be fine. But anyone who's a night owl or likes to stay up and read, you will be disappointed.

We are used to camping and "roughing it", but the Oil House has no running water (other than ice cold in a jug) and an outhouse (which we expected). For a shower you had to use the ones in the main house (not too bad unless you don't like walking 100 yards to take a shower). It was not worth $300 a night. And unfortunately the final feeling we came away with was that we felt ripped off.